Teen Drivers

Click on the license type below to determine what extra requirements needed to apply.

NOTE: To help prepare for obtaining a license, the Texas Driver’s Handbook is available online or at any driver license office.

NOTE: The Impact Texas Teen Driver Program is required before receiving your Provisional License. For more information, visit the ITTD homepage.

Learner License

A learner license allows a new driver to practice driving before obtaining a provisional license. A learner license expires on the applicant’s 18th birthday and requires a licensed adult 21 years of age or older to occupy the front seat when driving.

Individuals may apply who are at least 15 years of age, meet the regular licensing requirements and have completed the required classroom hours of driver education.

Signed, original form to verify the required classroom hours of driver education has been satisfied (forms are available from the driving instructor or in the PTDE packet)

Teen Driver Education Requirements

Type

Required Form(s)

Driver training school

Texas Driver Education Certificate (DE-964)

Parent-taught driver education (PTDE)

Texas Driver Education Certificate (DE-964)

Classroom Instruction Driver Education Affidavit (DL-90A)

Public high school

Texas Driver Education Certificate (DE-964E)

Minor Restricted Driver License (MRDL)

A minor restricted driver license (MRDL) is commonly referred to as a “hardship” license and may be issued to an individual who establishes the necessity to drive. An MRDL expires on the applicant’s next birthday.

Individuals may apply who are at least 15 years of age, meet the regular licensing requirements, have completed driver education, and have a qualifying hardship.

Tobacco Awareness

Individuals under 18 years of age who are convicted of possession, purchase, consumption or receipt of cigarettes or tobacco products must attend a tobacco awareness program approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Failure to complete the program within 90 days could result in the suspension of the individual’s driver license (or privilege if not licensed).